Chesterville, Illinois facts for kids
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Chesterville, Illinois
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 Chesterville, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Chesterville, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Douglas |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 406032 |
Chesterville is a small place in Douglas County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community."
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Chesterville is a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government. This means they are not officially a city or a town. Instead, they are usually part of a larger county.
How Does it Work?
- People living in Chesterville get their services, like police and fire protection, from Douglas County.
- They don't have a mayor or a town council just for Chesterville.
- It's different from a city, which has its own rules and leaders.
Where is Chesterville Located?
Chesterville is found in the state of Illinois. It's in the eastern part of Douglas County.
Getting There
- You can find Chesterville along Illinois Route 133.
- It's about 4 miles (or 6.4 kilometers) east of a town called Arthur.
- This makes it easy to visit if you are traveling through the area.
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